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信州大学

Shinshu University

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world rank  890

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Overview

Shinshu University (信州大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. This institution also has branch campuses in Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda and Minami-Minowa. Founded in 1949, Shinshu University is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This institution offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 77-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 10-19%. This places it among an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Shinshu University also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Shinshu University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Shinshu University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Shinshu University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Shinshu University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) 信州大学
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Name (English)
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Founded 1949 Origins date back to 1873
Motto Rooted in the community, opening up the world
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Location

Address 3-1-1 Asahi
Matsumoto
390-8621 Nagano
Japan
信州大学's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Shinshu University Phone Number (263) 35 4600
Shinshu University Fax Number (263) 34 6481
Other locations Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda and Minami-Minowa

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Shinshu University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Shinshu University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Shinshu University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Shinshu University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Shinshu University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Shinshu University's academic range and degree level offering.



Shinshu University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Shinshu University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Shinshu University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Shinshu University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Shinshu University.



信州大学: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Shinshu University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Shinshu University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Shinshu University Admission Info


Shinshu University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

信州大学 is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Shinshu University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

信州大学 has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

信州大学's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Shinshu University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Shinshu University has more than 300 international students.


Shinshu University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Shinshu University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Shinshu University Size and Profile


Shinshu University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

信州大学 has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Shinshu University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

信州大学's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Shinshu University's Control Type Control Type

信州大学 is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Shinshu University's Entity Type Entity Type

信州大学 is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Shinshu University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

信州大学's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Shinshu University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

信州大学 adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Shinshu University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Shinshu University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Shinshu University Facilities


Shinshu University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Shinshu University's Library


Shinshu University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Shinshu University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Shinshu University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Shinshu University Services


Shinshu University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Shinshu University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Shinshu University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Shinshu University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Shinshu University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Shinshu University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Shinshu University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Shinshu University
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Economics and Law
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Textile Science and Technology
  • School of Medicine
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Graduate School of Medicine
  • Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology
  • Graduate School of Science and Technology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Shinshu University Affiliations and Memberships

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